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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.54, 235.27 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.54, 235.27 and 139.69 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.54 : 235.27 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.54/235.27 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.54x = 235.27 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.54x = 32,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,863.69/156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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